Talent Acquisition Program Specialist

Join HD Supply as a TAP Specialist and help shape the future of our military hiring efforts! In this role, you’ll lead programs such as our Fellowship Program, Military Spouse Fellowship Program, and veteran-focused initiatives, ensuring we connect top talent from the military community with meaningful career opportunities. You’ll work closely with program managers, hiring teams, and external partners to deliver a best-in-class experience for candidates and the business alike. Beyond military hiring, you’ll also have the opportunity to support ad hoc initiatives that build strong, diverse talent pipelines across other audiences as business needs evolve such as sales, drivers, and other areas.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field.

• 3+ years experience as a Program Specialist or experience with Corporate Military Fellowships, DEI, or Talent Programs.

• Experience with Miliary Hiring Initiatives and pipeline development preferred.

• This role will work onsite at our Atlanta headquarters.

Job Summary

Leads the design and management of all components of organizational Talent Acquisition Programs including programs such as early career, internship, Veterans and DEI. Collaborates with human resources partners, talent acquisition, hiring managers, and other key business stakeholders to provide a best-in-class experience that attracts and builds a pipeline of talent nationwide.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Evaluates, enhances, and deploys engagement initiatives pertaining to various recruitment and diversity initiatives within the organization to increase talent attraction.

• Works cross-functionally with human resources partners and business partners to align talent acquisition efforts with organizational needs and objectives.

• Provides creative solutions to engage talent throughout all phases of programs and enhance the candidate experience.

• Supports workstreams, such as Program Steering Committees, to ensure effective program execution, while evaluating program performance for ongoing optimization efforts.

• Partners with brand and creative team to develop marketing materials and address creative needs for recruitment initiatives.

• Conducts research to identify industry trends and assess the competitive landscape for informed decision-making.

• Assists with engagement events and activities including career fairs, community events, program specific events as needed to support talent acquisition programs.

• Collaborates with corporate communications and corporate marketing to increase awareness of talent acquisition initiatives and enhance the organization’s employer brand.

Nature and Scope

• Identifies key barriers/core problems and applies problem solving skills in order to deal creatively with complex situations. Troubleshoots and resolves complex problems. Makes decisions under conditions of uncertainty, sometimes with incomplete information, that produce effective end results.
• Independently performs assignments with instruction limited to the expected results. Determines and develops an approach to solutions. Receives technical guidance only on unusual or complex problems or issues.
• May oversee the completion of projects and assignments, including planning, assigning, monitoring and reviewing progress and accuracy of work, evaluating results, etc. Contributes to employees' professional development but does not have hiring or firing authority.

Work Environment

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Education and Experience

• Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 5-8 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 3-5 years of experience in a related field. Certification is required in some areas.

Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.